What is the Supplementary Vote (SV)?
The SV system requires voters to rank their two favourite candidates in order of preference, which is then used to elect a single winner via two rounds of vote counting.
The SV system requires voters to rank their two favourite candidates in order of preference, which is then used to elect a single winner via two rounds of vote counting.
The Additional Member System, or AMS, is a mixed electoral system. The aim of this electoral system is to achieve a more proportional parliament, while retaining direct representation from local members of parliament.
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If you don’t vote you have not shown preference for anyone standing in the election, or any side in a referendum campaign. Your vote will not be counted for either side or directly effect the result.
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